1. Land - 2. First People - 3. Exploration and Settlement - 4. Growth and Change - 5. More Modern Times - 6. People - 7. Government - 8. Economy - 9. Travel Guide - Projects - Timeline - Glossary - Fast Facts - Biographical Dictionary - Resources - Index - Author's Tips and Source Notes

"From searching for wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to watching NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, there's lots to see and do in North Carolina! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make North Carolina special"--Publisher's website.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture of the second smallest nation in the world.

"In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered...

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Slovenia.